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Cunnimgham Family History

Cunnimgham Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cunningham, Burningham, Winningham, Cummingham, Cunnington

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Where is the Cunnimgham family from?

You can see how Cunnimgham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnimgham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cunnimgham families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Cunnimgham's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cunnimgham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Cunnimgham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnimgham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Cunnimgham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Cunnimgham. For the veterans among your Cunnimgham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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